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Dombivli chemical factory blast: Death toll rises to 10 with recovery of one more body
A boiler blast and the resultant fire in Amudan Chemicals, located in Phase 2 of Dombivli MIDC, on Thursday killed nine persons and injured more than 60. The impact of the blast was so severe that it shattered window panes of houses and damaged cars, roads and electric poles in the vicinity, officials had said.
Dombivli factory blast: Owner remanded in police custody till May 29
A court in Maharashtra's Thane district has remanded Malay Mehta, the 38-year-old owner of Amudan Chemicals, in police custody until May 29 following an explosion at his factory in Dombivli that killed nine people and injured over 60. Mehta was produced before the magistrate court in Kalyan, where police sought his custody to investigate further, including determining if others were involved.
Thane chemical factory owners knew lapses might lead to explosion: FIR
A blast at a chemical company in Dombivli killed nine and injured over 60. The FIR implicated company owners/directors and management staff for negligence in compound mixing and storage, leading to the explosion. According to the FIR, some more people might be buried under the rubble of the factory that collapsed due to a blast in its boiler.
At least 7 killed and 30 injured in car blast in Syrian town near Turkish border, residents say
The Arab-populated town run by Syrian rebel groups backed by Turkey opposed to Syrian President Bashar al Assad has been relatively quiet since it was hit by a car blast over two years ago.
4.2 million car sales may blast their way to record
Around 375,000-380,000 cars, sedans and utility vehicles are expected to be sold in India in March, up from 336,000 units a year earlier, making it the 15th consecutive month that PV sales have breached previous monthly records. For the first time, sport-utility vehicles are set to capture more than half of the passenger vehicle market in a year underscoring their growing popularity.
Electric car owners confront a harsh foe: cold weather
In Norway, where nearly 1 in 4 vehicles are electric, drivers are accustomed to taking steps to increase efficiency in cold weather. Longer lines at charging stations in winter have become less of an issue as Norway has built more charging ports and the majority of electric vehicle owners have their own charging stations at home. Cold weather is likely to be less of an issue as companies update electric vehicle models and innovate to solve the challenges posed by extreme temperatures.
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Iran blames Israel, US for deadly blasts near grave of Guards General Soleimani
The two explosions -- labelled a "terrorist attack" by state media and regional authorities -- came amid high Middle East tensions over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and the killing of a Hamas senior leader in Lebanon on Tuesday.
Blast near Israel embassy: Delhi Police finds 'crucial proof' of conspiracy, to register FIR
Delhi Police sources said security agency officials are contemplating the charges under which the FIR would be registered. They are also analysing if the investigation can be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Tiny electric vehicles pack a bigger climate punch than cars
The big shift to tiny electric vehicles is underappreciated in the United States and Europe, where, despite the popularity of electric bicycles and scooters, the focus has been mainly on cars. The global majority, though, doesn't roll on four wheels.
US-Canada border at Niagra Falls reopens after car blast
The US-Canada border at Niagara Falls reopened after a car explosion the day before prompted closures. The FBI ruled out terrorism in the high-speed crash and blast at Rainbow Bridge. Normal travel resumed, with debris scattered across lanes. The incident occurred on the eve of Thanksgiving, a busy travel period, affecting one of the busiest crossings. Governor Hochul noted extensive debris across up to 14 lanes.
Two dead after vehicle explodes at Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls, official says
An explosion at a US-Canada bridge in Niagara Falls claimed two lives, prompting closure of four border crossings. Details on the cause remain elusive, sparking concerns on both sides. Canadian PM Trudeau termed it "extraordinarily serious," and President Biden closely monitored developments. The blast occurred on the US side of the Rainbow Bridge, leading to closures and heightened security measures. Investigations are ongoing, and witnesses described a vehicle crashing and exploding, causing a fiery scene.
Tesla launched its own car insurance. These drivers say it's a lemon.
Customer complaints against auto insurance companies aren’t uncommon. And there’s no way to know exactly how many have been made against Tesla Insurance and how its record compares with competitors’. That’s in part because regulators in some states where it does business – including California, Utah, Illinois and Virginia – consider details of complaints confidential.
Delhi, Mumbai on high alert following consecutive blasts in Kerala
There will be additional tightening of security measures starting on Monday. Widespread patrols in critical regions was prompted by information input received on Sunday night. More staff members have been stationed at important locations and embassies.
We're not the only blasted unsound lot
The increasing trend of playing loud music on gigantic speakers during processions and celebrations poses a health risk and causes annoyance. This phenomenon is not limited to India, as New Zealand is also facing a similar issue with 'siren battles' involving cars equipped with loudspeakers.
35 dead after blast at Russian fuel station
At least 35 people died in a massive explosion at a fuel station in Dagestan, Russia. The regional investigative committee said a fire broke out, which spread to an adjacent room where "flammable fertiliser was stored, resulting in an explosion". The fire was extinguished by the emergency ministry. 260 firefighters were deployed and 17 wounded were flown to Moscow.
1996 Lajpat Nagar blasts: Supreme Court hands down life sentence without remission to 4 convicts
The bench comprising Justices B R Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol, in its 190-page judgement, spared the four convicts -- Mohd Naushad, Mirza Nissar Hussain alias Naza, Mohd Ali Bhatt alias Killey and Javed Ahmed Khan -- the gallows on the ground of delay.
Coimbatore car blast: NIA files supplementary chargesheet against five accused
"The five men charge-sheeted on Friday have been identified as Umar Farooque, Feroze Khan, Mohamed Thoufeeq, Sheikh Hidayatullah, and Sanofar Ali. Six accused were earlier charge-sheeted by the NIA on April 20, 2023, under sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and explosive substances act," the NIA release read.
'I’ve always been a car guy.' Bill Gates takes a ride on London roads in a self-driving car
The philanthropist was accompanied by Wayve founder and CEO Alex Kendall.
Mangaluru blast probe points to Pakistan handler
The investigations into the Coimbatore and Mangaluru blast cases were handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which carried out searches at 40 locations in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka on Wednesday and seize '4 lakh cash and digital records.
Car blast a bid to unleash terror attack: Tamil Nadu Governor
The explosives found later and IED-making chemicals and what goes into them were enough to suggest that they had planned a series of attacks, Ravi said.
TN police intensify investigation into Coimbatore car blast
The cylinder explosion in the car happened near Kottai Eswaran Temple in the busy and communally sensitive Ukkadam area around 4 am on Sunday, they said. While one of the five could be Mubeen, investigation is on to identify the remaining members, police added. Police are also questioning seven people in this connection, based on the contact they made with Mubeen.
Manipur: Another blast in Imphal; four cars damaged
A police officer said that explosion took place at 3.15 a.m. on Friday. This is the second blast within 12 hours in the same Imphal East district of Manipur.
Islamist car bomb attack kills at least eight in Somalia
Abdiasis Abu Musab, al Shabaab's military operations spokesman, confirmed the Islamist group's operatives had carried out the attack and said they were targeting a U.N. convoy.
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